Google Glass is gone. Into the void steps Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant, hitching a ride aboard the Vuzix Blade smart glasses. Vuzix has embedded a camera, microphone and side-mounted touchpad in this chunky but pretty normal-looking pair of sunglasses, which takes phone calls and puts Alexa’s giant brain between your ears.
Ditch traditional homemade ice pops and splurge on this ice cream slider maker. Stick any cookie of your choosing in the bottom of the mold, your favorite ice cream in the middle, and another cookie on top for a custom cream confection. Is this any easier than driving to the store and buying an ice cream sandwich? That is for each of us to answer ourselves.
Speaking of cameras…This is either the prettiest or ugliest camera bag you’ve ever seen, depending on how you feel about black feathers and red velvet. But for the goth girl in all of us Marc Jacobs made this small camera bag. And it’s the perfect gift for your friend with an affinity for black lipstick and hi-tech lens power. You can find it on one of my favorite online clothing destinations Shopbop for a cool $495.
This little gadget features an extendable claw that can be into strawberries to easily extract stems, instead of you having to pull them out by hand. This is a necessary tool for anyone who loves strawberries but hates money.
A USB Drive With Steampunk Style! If you are a fan of steampunk and tech gadgets, then you are going to want to check out this steampunk inspired USB flash drive. Each flash drive is handmade in Latvia and the attention to detail as well as the technical abilities are…
Finding the perfect electronics gifts for the man or men in your life isn’t always as easy as it looks. On the other hand, you can’t go wrong with tech and electronics. From smart TVs to smart home accessories, speakers, earbuds, gaming gadgets, and everything in between, it’s tough to find a man who won’t appreciate some sort of electronics gadget.
While this might look like an average wristwatch, it is more or less an all-in-one chronological management tool. It incorporates multiple functions such as a watch, a stopwatch, a calendar, an alarm clock, and even backlighting to make it easy to read in the dark. It also offers a stylish presentation that goes well with both casual and sporty attire. In addition, it evokes an easy and intuitive user interface that makes it a pleasure to wear.
Amazon Echo is now eons ahead of what it was when it launched last year. Now, it works with so many more apps, including Dominos, Uber, Amazon Radio, Pandora, Spotify, Accuweather, Audible, and so much more. It’s one step closer to a Her sort of home automation solution. The Echo is there to give you a hand when your hands are full, or when you don’t want to get up off of the couch. It has the ability to control lights, switches, Nest, Wink, Insteon and other smart home products that you probably already have. It has a loud, uniquely designed set of speakers that surrounds the device to fill your room with audio, and its microphones can easily pick up your voice from across the room. What’s more, Amazon is continually adding new features and apps to perfect the device.
The latest it finally here! Quickly connect it to your TVs HDMI port and watch over 250,000 shows from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO GO, and more. Hi Orange is the New Black! Bye family and friends! Plus, enjoy Alexa voice control and over 7,000 apps and games.
Coffee has become more than merely an early-morning kickstart or an aid to pull an all-nighter. As our palates have become more refined, a problem has emerged: it’s hard to drink barista-grade coffee at home. Enter: The Oracle Touch by Heston Blumenthal. This machine makes you an accomplished barista, no matter your skill. Just swipe and select the coffee you’re after and… Oh, that’s it! As for setup, just pour in your preferred coffee beans, milk and water and you’re ready to go. Did we mention it cleans itself? Sells itself too, really.
ROAR for Good created its first product, Athena, to create a simple way for women to get help. Roughly the size of a half dollar coin, Athena activates a loud alarm when users press a button. The device then sends an alert with the location of the user to contacts who can help. The device can be attached to a purse or even worn as a necklace (a recessed button avoids any accidental alarms). Users can also set the device to silent mode so that Athena still sends information to contacts without making a sound.
15. Melon Slicer ($20): If large fruits intimidate you because of all the knife work it takes to CIY (chop it yourself), get yourself a larger melon slicer that works for watermelons, pineapples, honeydews and cantaloupe melons.
Featuring a proprietary PurePulse technology, the Fitbit Charge 2 Heart Rate + Fitness Wristband is able to provide users with automatic and continuous monitoring of the heart rate based on sensor readings on the radial pulse of the wrist. This information is then further processed to give you an idea of the amount of calories that you have already burned including fat burn percentage, peak cardiac functioning, and cardiovascular status. The Fitbit also features a tracking system for evaluating the amount and quality of your sleep which can play a role in your overall wellness. The Fitbit puts you in charge of your health.
12. Banana Slicer ($10): We know, bananas are the easiest (and softest) fruit to slice. But if you want to save yourself two seconds and have an adorable looking tool in your kitchen gadget drawer, this one’s for you.
Way too cute! The Breakfast Express Set links together with hidden magnets so it can chug along in its duty to deliver egg, toast, and spices right to your plate. If you have trouble motivating the kids to eat breakfast in the morning, this fun train set just might have the solution.
I don’t like the Icky Stick just because I get a kick out of its branding schtick. I mean, that’s the biggest reason, but so too am I interested in this hand pipe’s claim that it has been specially designed to provide…
This box is the most novel gift you can buy for any man this year. Each time you use it, it turns itself off. Turn the switch on; it turns itself off again. There really is no end to what you can do with this box, and it can even glow in red. The Useless Box Gift comes with clear instructions and provides endless trickery and enjoyment.
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